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Reverse Grip Bent-Over Rows

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Middle Back
Other Muscles: Biceps, Lats, Shoulders
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Intermediate
Sport: No
Force: Pull
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Reverse Grip Bent-Over Rows Guide

Main Muscle: Middle Back

  1. Stand erect while holding a barbell with a supinated grip (palms facing up).
  2. Bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Tip: Make sure that you keep the head up. The barbell should hang directly in front of you as your arms hang perpendicular to the floor and your torso. This is your starting position.
  3. While keeping the torso stationary, lift the barbell as you breathe out, keeping the elbows close to the body and not doing any force with the forearm other than holding the weights. On the top contracted position, squeeze the back muscles and hold for a second.
  4. Slowly lower the weight again to the starting position as you inhale.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Caution:

  • This exercise is not recommended for people with back problems. A Low Pulley Row is a better choice for people with back issues.
  • Also, just like with the bent knee dead-lift, if you have a healthy back, ensure perfect form and never slouch the back forward as this can cause back injury.
  • Be cautious as well with the weight used; in case of doubt, use less weight rather than more.

Variations: You can perform the same exercise using a pronated (palms facing out) grip or using dumbbells.



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Dec 9, 2011 3:16 PM: Love this. I do it with an incline bench, on a rack because I've had back surgery. I also tend to go with a wider grip then what is shown. Great exercise.



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Nov 21, 2011 7:48 AM: Performing on smith machine helps in control of weight



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10/10

Nov 14, 2011 4:17 AM: When I do back, I usually feel like I'm clocking in for work and this exercise I consider my bonus money. Not only do your feel it all over your back, but you feel it in every muscle in your arms and shoulders as much. Defenately one of my favorite all body workouts.



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Nov 3, 2011 9:12 PM: Animal



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10/10

Aug 13, 2011 11:39 AM: My number 1 middle back exercise no doubt about that.....



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10/10

Jul 17, 2011 11:45 AM: This is one of the best, i find with the underhand grip, if you do a wider grip it will get more rhomboid involvement and less of the rear delts. Either way great.



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10/10

Jun 21, 2011 11:24 PM: 2nd best back movement. only surpassed by the deadlift it self, with this move you can pile on the weight and pile on the mass.



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10/10

Aug 18, 2010 3:18 PM: one of my favorite back exercises. try to pause when you pull count at least to 3.



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Jul 5, 2010 10:26 AM: My favorite, great for building that mass.



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Jun 6, 2010 6:51 PM: This is the perfect grip to use when going heavy on Bent-over rows. The other grip is nice, but this way it feels as if there's more bicep involvement letting you lift more weight thus burning up your back and getting a good workout. LOVE IT!



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